[ひざもと;しっか(膝下), hizamoto ; shikka ( hizashita )](n) (1) near one's knee; below one's knee; (2) under the protection of (e.g. one's parents); under the care of; (3) (ひざもと only) (See お膝元) territory of a powerful person; (4) (しっか only) address used after the names of one's parents, grandparents, etc. in a letter[Add to Longdo]